Summer Reading Program: beginning June 6
We’re ready with another full summer schedule of engaging & educational activities for kids and families. No need to register in advance – just stop in and join the fun! Programs will take place on Thursday mornings at 11:00, with the exception of Saturday, July 6 at 11:00 am.
June 6 Explore music with FiveMind Reeds
June 20 Stories come to life with Magic Carpet Theatre
June 27 Meet amazing Reptiles with Prehistoric World
July 6* Julie Dickerson: Beaches, Boats & Birds (* Saturday morning)
July 11 Meet farmyard friends at the Leelanau County 4H Petting Zoo
July 18 Learning fun with the Great Lakes Children’s Museum Mobile Museum
July 25 Investigate the wonders of Bubble Science
August 1 Songs, stories & laughs with Luunappi
August 8 Susan Trulaske (and special guest Nellie ) presents her book Nellie Meets Charlie the Crab
August 15 Nature fun with Sleeping Bear Dunes park rangers
Young learners are also encouraged to sign up for our Summer Book Challenge, earning rewards as they keep up good reading practices. Get your official Reading Log at the library.
Nature Drawing & Journaling: August 17, 10:00 am
Explore and enhance your connection to the natural world through these monthly workshops. Local artist, educator and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl will lead these workshops, Saturday mornings from 10:00 am until noon, gathering first here at the library before venturing out to various local natural areas. Penny will guide participants through sketching and journal writing techniques in the field, before reconvening back at the library for further discussion and sharing. Dress for outdoor temps/weather, and bring drawing supplies (notebook/journal, pencils/pens). For information, contact Penny at [email protected].
Greeting Card Workshop: August 14, 1:00 pm
Create your own thoughtful greeting card with paper crafter Susan Schneider. Susan is a part-time Empire resident, and life-long crafting enthusiast. She’ll provide all the supplies and directions you need. To save a seat, please contact the library to register by Monday, August 12.
David Cortright / How to Lose a War – Iraq & Gaza: August 21, 7:00 pm
Peace scholar and activist David Cortright will discuss parallels between the Iraq War and the current conflict in Gaza. In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 terrorist assault, President Joe Biden flew immediately to Tel Aviv to express his condolences and pledge American solidarity. He also warned the Israeli government not to repeat the US actions in Iraq, namely waging war rather than pursuing nonmilitary means of countering violent extremism. US and Israeli leaders ignored critics who warned that war would create many innocent victims and would lead to more terrorism, not less. Mr. Cortright will explore the lessons learned from these conflicts, and the implications for the Middle East and beyond.
Get Set Up: Life-long learning for Seniors
Michigan seniors can take advantage of these great continuing education courses, offered free of charge in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Courses are accessed online, from the convenience of your own home, and can be enjoyed live or via recording. Get Set Up includes fun, social learning presentations and activities in a diverse range of subjects: personal technology training, food and cooking, health and exercise, travel, and much more. Have a look today!
History Hounds: from the Historical Society of Michigan
Explore fascinating topics in Michigan history with these weekly virtual lectures, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, and available free of charge to patrons of the Glen Lake Library. Lectures are presented on Tuesday afternoons at noon, or Wednesday evenings at 7:00, in alternating weeks. Register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link, specifying the Glen Lake Community Library as your member organization.
TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Here’s a great new resource to support early childhood learning, delivered right to your cell phone. Register via a brief online form, and receive 8 – 10 text messages per month, each outlining a simple activity you can share with your little one. Or, even more simply, just text TALK to 75547. Many thanks to the Ypsilanti District Library and their partners for making this service available to all Michigan residents!
2024 Ode to Asparagus
Thanks to the many poets that participated in our annual Ode, and the 100+ people in attendance! Here are all of the poems submitted in this year’s Ode.
